The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a public appeal for anyone who might have witnessed the tragic shooting of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Were, to come forward and report to the nearest police station.
This call for assistance follows a statement made by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, who provided more information about the events leading up to Were’s death at Nairobi Hospital.
In an update shared on Wednesday, April 30, Nyaga explained the final moments of the lawmaker’s life, revealing that the shooting occurred around 7:30 pm the previous evening.
According to eyewitness reports, a white Toyota Crown vehicle had come to a stop at a red traffic light along Ngong Road, close to the City Mortuary roundabout. At the same time, a motorcycle carrying two people pulled up next to the car.
The pillion passenger on the motorcycle then approached the Toyota and fired shots at the passenger side of the vehicle before quickly getting back on the motorcycle. The assailants then fled the scene at high speed.
Following the shooting, the car’s driver and a male passenger, both unharmed, rushed the critically injured MP to Nairobi Hospital. Unfortunately, Were was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Nyaga confirmed that the deceased was indeed Honourable Charles Were, the MP for Kasipul, and noted that the nature of the crime appeared to be both deliberate and planned.
The police service acknowledged that while the investigation is still in its early stages, detectives and police officers are actively working at the crime scene to piece together the details surrounding the tragic event.
The NPS condemned the cold-blooded killing, calling it senseless, and assured the public that efforts are underway to bring those responsible to justice.
The police also extended their heartfelt condolences to Were’s family, colleagues, constituents, and close associates, expressing their commitment to finding the culprits.
They have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the nearest police station.
In the wake of Were’s death, many Kenyans, including prominent politicians, have expressed their outrage over the killing.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party called for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident.
According to ODM, Were had been in Parliament for most of the day before leaving at 6:15 pm after his parliamentary duties were completed.
Charles Were was serving his second term as a legislator, having first been elected in 2017. He was reelected in the 2022 general election, running on the ODM party ticket.
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